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PRO/AH/EDR> Hendra virus, equine – Australia: (NS)

Nipah/Hendra Virus -- Worldwide/UnknownThe 1st Hendra case for NSW [New South Wales] this year [2015] has been reported on the NSW North Coast.The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) confirmed Hendra virus as the cause of death of a horse near Murwillumbah on the weekend [20-21 Jun 2015].NSW DPI Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said the dead horse has been buried and the property will be placed in quarantine today [24 Jun 2015]. The 19-year-old gelding died on Saturday afternoon [20 Jun 2015] Read more [...]